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Diabetic retinopathy

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Diabetic retinopathy (also known as diabetic eye disease), is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes mellitus. It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries.

Diabetic retinopathy - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Diabetes-induced damage to the retina of the eye Medical condition Diabetic retinopathy Other names Diabetic eye disease Fundus image, showing several common signs of diabetic retinopathy Pronunciation ˌrɛtɪnˈɑpəθi [ 1 ]   Specialty Ophthalmology , optometry Symptoms Often asymptomatic, but can cause spots in the eye and vision loss. Complications Vitreous hemorrhage , Retinal detachment , Glaucoma , Blindness Duration Lifelong Causes Long-term poor control of diabetes mellitus Risk factors Diab

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